These past two days, I've been constantly hearing my father praise Brother Fang's fine wine. Today, I have the honor. Come, Baolin, let us toast Brother Fang!
Cheng Chu Mo raised his cup and extended it towards Yu Chi Bao Lin.
Yu Chi Bao Lin also raised his cup and clinked it with Cheng Chu Mo's.
Both of them drank it down in one gulp.
Roar~~!
Ugh~~!
As the wine hit their throats, both men covered their mouths.
It was the same reaction their fathers had at the time.
After they adapted, they both spoke at the same time: Truly fine wine!
Yes, I've been sneaking my family's wine since I was seven, and I've never had such exhilarating wine!
Cheng Chu Mo put down his cup and said with certainty.
Since it's good, drink more. Come, try my daughter's accompanying dishes as well.
Fang Er picked up his chopsticks and gestured for them to eat. kanδん
There were a total of four dishes served on the table.
Three of them were made by Fang Er.
Scrambled eggs with green onions, stir-fried greens, scallion-fried lamb, and a plate of pickles.
Cheng Chu Mo and Yu Chi Bao Lin were both martial arts practitioners and preferred meat. They both reached for the plate of lamb at the same time.
When they tasted it, they were both greatly surprised.
Brother Fang, your daughter is not simple. How can she make such delicious lamb, which is both gamey and tough? Can you let my cook come over and learn?
Cheng Chu Mo said in surprise as he chewed the lamb.
It's a small matter. Just let someone come and learn. These will all be sold in the restaurant in the future. They are all our own dishes, so there's nothing that can't be learned.
Fang Er was indifferent to this. Stir-frying dishes was not a secret. He believed that anyone with the intention could figure it out after a few tries.
The three of them drank from noon until night, drunk as if they were puddles of mud.
This was the first time Fang Er got drunk since arriving here.
With the backing of the Cheng and Yu Chi families, as long as he didn't court disaster, he believed he would be safe in Chang'an from now on.
Coupled with Cheng Chu Mo's agreement to teach him martial arts, he was also very happy. In his relaxation, he got drunk unknowingly.
When Fang Er opened his eyes, it was already noon the next day.
Cheng Chu Mo and Yu Chi Bao Lin still had their duties, so they left early in the morning.
Fang Er felt that his house was still a bit small.
Now that there were more than a dozen servants, this three-entrance courtyard was a bit cramped. If guests came to stay, there were no guest rooms.
According to Xiao Qing, Cheng Chu Mo and Yu Chi Bao Lin slept in the same bed yesterday.
I wonder if they stuck their toes into each other's nostrils.
Hmm, that scene must have been quite something.
With Xiao Qing's assistance, he got dressed and washed up, then began exercising in the courtyard.
After a short warm-up, he went to check on Zhu Zi.
Zhu Zi's injury had greatly improved, and he could walk normally.
However, the injured shoulder could not be moved carelessly.
Young master, I'm almost recovered. Please let me go back to the gatehouse. I feel very awkward sleeping in your room.
As Zhu Zi was preparing to go out and move around, he saw Fang Er enter the room and quickly asked for permission.
Are you sure you're alright?
Fang Er asked, looking at Zhu Zi's bandaged shoulder.
Back to young master, I'm really fine. Believe me, look!
Saying that, Zhu Zi patted his injured shoulder.
Fang Er saw from his actions that it seemed to have healed: Alright then, go back to the gatehouse. Rest more, and don't do anything until you're completely recovered.
Yes! Thank you, young master! Then I'll leave now.
After Zhu Zi finished speaking, he darted to the gatehouse.
Fang Er was helpless. These fellows, they weren't used to being treated well.
Just as he was about to go to the kitchen to find something to eat, Cheng Chu Mo and Yu Chi Bao Lin arrived together.
Brother Fang, I'm here to teach you martial arts!
Before they even entered the inner courtyard, Fang Er heard Cheng Chu Mo's voice and quickly came out of the main hall to greet them.
Chu Mo, are you off duty already? What time is it?
Judging by the sky, it's only Si Shi, which is around nine to ten o'clock. Leaving work so early? Is Li Er that good?
We are both minor leaders, not common soldiers. It's almost lunchtime, and we thought we'd come to Brother Fang's place for a meal. We've had enough of the food in the military camp.
Bao Lin spoke first.
Good heavens, slacking off to come for a meal. I really don't know how bad the food in the military camp is to make them like this.
Alright, then teach me first. Afterwards, I'll have Xiao Qing make you something delicious. I'll go change my clothes, and then we'll begin. Fang Er went back to his room, took off his Tang suit, and changed into a set of sportswear.
Seeing Fang Er come out in his new clothes, Cheng Chu Mo and Yu Chi Bao Lin curiously touched the clothes Fang Er was wearing.
Brother Fang, which shop made these clothes? They look quite unique. I've never seen them before, and the fabric feels comfortable. Tell us, we'll get a set too later.
Cheng Chu Mo clearly liked Fang Er's clothes.
These weren't bought, I made them myself. It's just that this kind of fabric is very rare. Next time I have some, I'll make a set for each of you.
Fang Er told a lie to cover it up.
How to explain this? Exchanged from the system! Only a fool would believe that!
Okay, thank you in advance, Brother Fang. Let's begin.
Cheng Chu Mo looked around. The inner courtyard was very large, about one to two hundred square meters. The southeast corner of the courtyard, near the inner courtyard wall, was empty.
Let's use that spot. Cheng Chu Mo pointed to the open space over there.
Alright. Fang Er nodded.
The three of them came to the open space and stood.
Brother Fang, stand in a horse stance first and let me see.
Cheng Chu Mo looked at Fang Er.
Fang Er imitated the way it was shown on TV in his previous life, assumed a horse stance, clenched his fists, spread his legs, bent them, squatted down, and then remained motionless, watching Cheng Chu Mo.
Brother Fang, your posture is incorrect. Let me show you how.
After saying that, Cheng Chu Mo assumed a standard horse stance.
While maintaining the posture, Cheng Chu Mo also said, The horse stance is the most basic fundamental stance for practicing martial arts, hence the saying "It takes three years to stand the basic stance before learning," and "To learn to strike, one must first master the horse stance." The horse stance is characterized by feet spread slightly wider than the shoulders, assuming a semi-crouched position. Because the posture resembles riding a horse and is as stable as a post, it earned its name. A good horse stance can strengthen the kidneys and waist, fortify muscles and replenish qi, regulate spirit and energy, provide a stable base, improve balance, make one difficult to knock down, and enhance the body's reaction speed.
After explaining the benefits of the horse stance, Cheng Chu Mo continued: Keep your legs parallel and apart, with a distance of three foot lengths between your feet. Then squat down, with your toes pointing forward and not outward. Push your knees outward; the knees should not extend beyond your toes, and your thighs should be parallel to the ground. At the same time, tuck your hips forward, and do not stick out your buttocks. This will form a rounded arc in the crotch, commonly known as a rounded crotch. Keep your chest slightly sunken and your back rounded, not puffed out. Your chest should be flat, and your back rounded. Your hands can be clasped in front of your chest, as if holding a ball. Maintain a sense of spiritual lightness at the crown of your head, as if being pulled up by a thread.